Global stock markets rose Monday, digesting more political upheaval in France and Japan as the tech-rich Nasdaq index finished at an all-time high.

Oil prices advanced as traders bet a plan by OPEC + to boost output would result in less additional production than feared.

The price of gold hit a new record high above $3,600 an ounce as the precious metal continues to benefit from its status as a safe haven investment.

Meanwhile, US stocks pushed higher following positive sessions in Europe and Asia.

"Political uncertainty is making waves on markets at the start of the week, but sentiment remains largely upbeat," noted Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves Lansdown stockbrokers.

In France, President Emmanuel Macron was poised to accept the resignation of Prime Minis

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